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Assisted Living in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood is a scenic suburb in the Denver metropolitan area, a growing community whose population has risen by 10.8% since 2010 according to U.S. Census Bureau data. The city’s senior demographic makes up 15.9% of the community. Drawn by Lakewood’s reputation as one of America’s most senior-friendly cities — featuring excellent health care facilities, a high doctor-to-patient ratio and an abundance of opportunities to stay fit and active — this population of adults 65 and over has access to a selection of 18 assisted living facilities.

Assisted Living may be an ideal option for seniors who don’t require nursing home level care but are unable to continue living in their homes safely. In addition to assistance with medications and activities of daily living, many facilities offer on-site therapy. On average, seniors in Lakewood spend $5,500 a month on assisted living, which is higher than what most seniors pay throughout the state and country. 

This guide offers an overview of assisted living costs in Lakewood, CO. Resources that may help seniors find an assisted living facility and pay for its care are also included. 

17 Assisted Living communities in Lakewood, CO | 20 nearby communities

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1. Woodlake Legacy Senior Living

12791 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Rocky Mountain Assisted Living – Lakewood

7975 W. Quincy Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80123

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5500 / mo

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3. Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Reed Street

995 Reed St, Lakewood, CO, 80214

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Gardens Care Senior Living – Homestead

2121 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80214

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

From $5500 / mo

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5. MorningStar at Applewood

2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO, 80215

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Assured Senior Living 31

155 S Hoyt St., Lakewood, CO, 80226

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. The Village of Bear Creek

3151 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80227

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Lakewood Reserve

555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood, CO, 80226

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Assured Senior Living 30

11975 W 22nd Pl, Lakewood, CO, 80215

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Lakewood Assisted Living

9000 W Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80223

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. Rocky Mountain Assisted Living – Littleton

7985 W Quincy Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80123

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. SYNERGY HomeCare of Lakewood

12211 W. Alameda Parkway, Suite 203, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. The Granville Assisted Living Center

1325 Vance St, Lakewood, CO, 80214

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. The Ridge Pinehurst

7205 West Quincy Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80235

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Applewood Our House South Lakewood

1182 S Van Gordon Ct, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Cedars Healthcare Center

1599 Ingalls Street, Lakewood, CO, 80214

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Just For Seniors Living Center Ii

1180 Brentwood St, Lakewood, CO, 80215

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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20 matching communities nearby Lakewood

1. Brookdale Lowry

150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO, 80230

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. Sunrise of Westminster

10280 North Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO, 80020

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. Brookdale University Park Colorado

2020 South Monroe St., Denver, CO, 80210

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Brookdale Greenwood Village

6450 South Boston St., Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Woodland Estates Senior Living

2500 S Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80231

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Sunrise at Orchard

5975 South Holly Street, Littleton, CO, 80121

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Harvard Square Retirement and Senior Living

10200 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO, 80231

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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8. Brookdale Parkplace

111 Emerson St., Denver, CO, 80218

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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9. Brookdale Arvada

7720 Allison Street, Arvada, CO, 80005

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Sunrise at Cherry Creek

251 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80246

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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11. The Inn at Greenwood Village

5565 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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12. Ralston Creek Neighborhood

11825 West 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO, 80004

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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13. Brookdale Littleton

8271 South Continental Divide Road, Littleton, CO, 80127

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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14. Springbrooke Retirement & Assisted Living

6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO, 80224

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 881-2933

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15. Sunrise of Pinehurst

5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO, 80236

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 892-7839

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16. Almond Tree Senior Care – Highlands Ranch

9896 Keenan Street, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80130

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 897-5038

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17. Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care

1111 Newstar Way, Golden, CO, 80403

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 949-3278

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18. MorningStar of Littleton

5344 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton, CO, 80127

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 987-3784

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19. St. Andrew’s Village

13801 E Yale Ave, Aurora, CO, 80014

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 996-2447

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20. Arbor View Senior Living

8001 W 71st Avenue, Arvada, CO, 80004

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in Lakewood

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in Lakewood

According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Lakewood is $5,500.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Lakewood

Compared to the rest of the state, the city’s seniors spend about $750 more on their care, and compared to assisted living residents throughout the country, they spend $1,000 more. 

$5500

Lakewood

$4750

Colorado

$4500

The United States

While assisted living in Lakewood is costly, Boulder’s cost of care may be the most expensive. On average, seniors there are paying about $775 a month more than in Lakewood, while toward the south in Pueblo, seniors spend about $1,700 less a month. Fort Collins and Grand Junction are also among the state’s more affordable cities for assisted living. Compared to Lakewood, seniors in those cities spend about $1,500 and $1,250 a month less on their care, respectively. In Greeley, they save about $1,100 compared to Lakewood. 

$5500

Lakewood

$6275

Boulder

$4000

Fort Collins

$4250

Greeley

$4250

Grand Junction

$3800

Pueblo

NOTE: Data for Lakewood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lakewood

Paying for asissted living facilities in Colorado

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado.

Lakewood Assisted Living Resources

ContactDescription
DPHE Consumer Resources(877) 462-2911Colorado’s Department of Health & Environment provides an array of information resources on choosing an assisted living facility, how to resolve resident concerns and the filing of complaints. The Department also provides a Quick Guide for Seniors that covers a wide range of urgent topics from Medicare through fall prevention and offers general information on Assisted Living Residences (ALRs). An online dashboard through the DPHE allows prospective residents in long-term care to search and view the results of inspections conducted in the last 5 years for all providers licensed by the Department.
DRCOG Area Agency on Aging(303) 480-6700The Denver Region Council of Government runs the region’s Area Agency on Aging, which is tasked with providing insurance counseling, support in making informed decisions about long-term care, and promoting awareness and education around elder and resident rights in assisted living residence and other kinds of eldercare facilities. It also runs the local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
Clements Center Reachout Office(303) 987-4838The Clements Center provides benefits check-up for seniors 55 and over, along with information and referrals to over 3,500 other programs for older adults. It provides personalized guidance and counseling for personal needs, legal programs, housing and transportation from Senior Support Specialists.
Veterans Affairs – Denver Regional Office(800) 827-1000The Denver Regional Office of Veterans Affairs in Lakewood offers guidance and counseling for senior veterans in accessing their rightful benefits. For veterans in assisted living, this may include the Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance among other possible benefits.
Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Benefits in Action(720) 221-8354The Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides information and direct counseling for seniors on how to navigate and get the most out of their Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Counselors are available at offices across the state to help with understanding the system and filing claims. Lakewood is served by Denver’s Benefits in Action office.

Lakewood Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the Lakewood area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and Regulations for Assisted Living in Colorado